Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Usually, the first indication of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is swelling of the lymph glands, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, and painless, rubbery nodes in the cervical supraclavicular areas. In children, these nodes are usually in the cervical region, and the disease causes dyspnea and coughing. As the lymphoma progresses, the patient develops symptoms specific to the area involved and systemic complaints of fatigue, malaise, weight loss, fever, and night sweats.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Hodgkin's disease:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
The first sign of Hodgkin's disease is usually a painless swelling of one of the cervical lymph nodes (but sometimes the axillary, mediastinal, or inguinal lymph nodes), occasionally in a patient who gives a history of recent upper respiratory infection. In older patients, the first signs and symptoms may be nonspecific — persistent fever, night sweats, fatigue, weight loss, and malaise. Rarely, if the mediastinum is initially involved, Hodgkin's may produce respiratory symptoms.
Another early and characteristic indication of Hodgkin's disease is pruritus, which, although mild at first, becomes acute as the disease progresses. Other symptoms depend on the degree and location of systemic involvement.
Lymph nodes may enlarge rapidly, producing pain and obstruction, or enlarge slowly and painlessly for months or years. It isn't unusual to see the lymph nodes “wax and wane,'' but they usually don't return to normal. Sooner or later, most patients develop systemic manifestations, including enlargement of retroperitoneal nodes and nodular infiltrations of the spleen, the liver, and bones. At this late stage other symptoms include edema of the face and neck, progressive anemia, possible jaundice, nerve pain, and increased susceptibility to infection.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Lymphomas, malignant:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Usually, the first indication of malignant lymphoma is swelling of the lymph glands, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, and painless, rubbery nodes in the cervical or supraclavicular areas. In children, these nodes are usually in the cervical region, and the disease causes dyspnea and coughing.
As the lymphoma progresses, the patient develops symptoms specific to the area involved and systemic signs and symptoms, such as fatigue, malaise, weight loss, fever, and night sweats.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Hodgkin's disease:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Symptoms vary, depending on the stage of the disease.
Early signs
The first sign of Hodgkin’s disease is usually a painless swelling of one of the cervical lymph nodes (but sometimes the axillary, mediastinal, or inguinal lymph nodes), occasionally in a patient who has a history of recent upper respiratory tract infection.
In older patients, the first symptoms may be nonspecific, such as persistent fever, night sweats, fatigue, weight loss, and malaise. Rarely, if the mediasti-num is initially involved, Hodgkin’s disease may produce respiratory symptoms.
Another early and characteristic indication of Hodgkin’s disease is pruritus, which, although mild at first, becomes acute as the disease progresses. Other symptoms depend on the degree and location of systemic involvement.
Lymph nodes may enlarge rapidly, producing pain and obstruction, or slowly and painlessly for months or years. It isn’t unusual to see the lymph nodes “wax and wane,” but they usually don’t return to normal.
Late signs
Sooner or later, most patients develop systemic manifestations, including enlargement of retroperitoneal nodes and nodular infiltrations of the spleen, liver, and bones. At this late stage, other symptoms include edema of the face and neck, progressive anemia, possibly jaundice, nerve pain, and increased susceptibility to infection.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma:
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma - signs & symptoms
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
- B-cell lymphomas:
- Systemic manifestation (e.g., fever, weight loss, anorexia, fatigue) if disseminated; less likely if tumor localized
- Lump in neck unresponsive to antibiotics
- Abdominal mass with pain, swelling, change in bowel habits, nausea, or vomiting
- T-cell lymphomas:
- Mediastinal tumor symptoms include cough, hoarseness, dyspnea, orthopnea and chest pain, anxiety, confusion, lethargy, headache, distorted vision, syncope, and a sense of fullness in the ears.
- Marrow involvement: Bleeding and/or bruising, bone pain, pallor, fatigue
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Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008
Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
The most common symptom of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a
painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or
groin.
Other symptoms may include the following:
When symptoms like these occur, they are not sure signs of
non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. They may also be caused by other, less
serious conditions, such as the flu or other infections. Only
a doctor can make a diagnosis. When symptoms are present, it
is important to see a doctor so that any illness can be
diagnosed and treated as early as possible. Do not wait
to feel pain; early non-Hodgkin's lymphoma may not cause
pain. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: NCI)
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, it is also important to consider Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
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Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma symptoms.
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